Mylar Straps and Strap Clips

The 2-3/4" strap keeps the badge close to the clip point, which works well for shirt pockets or collar areas where you want minimal drop. The 4" strap gives more room between the clip and the badge, letting it hang lower — useful for thicker jackets, lanyard-style wear, or when the badge needs to clear a pocket flap. Measuring where staff typically clip their badge, and how far down they want it to hang, is the simplest way to pick the right length before ordering in bulk. Getting this wrong usually just means the badge sits awkwardly rather than causing a functional problem, but matching length to actual wear reduces complaints once badges are distributed.

Mylar straps attach through the badge holder's existing slot or hole rather than requiring a specific hole pattern, so they work with most standard vertical and horizontal badge holders regardless of brand. The clip end attaches to clothing, while the strap loops through the holder's slot, so as long as your holder has a standard punched slot near the top, compatibility isn't usually an issue. The one thing worth checking is strap width against a very narrow or unusually shaped holder slot, since an oversized strap can be difficult to thread through a tight opening. Testing one strap against your specific holder before ordering a full case avoids a mismatch across an entire badge run.

For an established team with a stable headcount, ordering close to your total badge count plus a modest buffer for breakage or loss keeps replacement straightforward without over-ordering. The 100-pack format these come in works well for that purpose, since replacement needs tend to happen steadily over time rather than all at once. For a smaller office or one that rarely needs replacements, a single 100-pack often lasts years, making it more economical than repeatedly ordering smaller quantities at a higher per-unit cost. If your organization also issues visitor or temporary badges, factoring that turnover into your order size, along with reviewing the broader ID accessories range for related supplies, prevents running short mid-year.

Mylar straps and clips work best when badges are worn pinned to clothing rather than around the neck, which some staff prefer for comfort or in roles where a hanging lanyard could catch on equipment. Lanyards offer easier visibility and hands-free wear but aren't ideal in settings with moving machinery or where a breakaway safety feature is a requirement. If your workplace has no specific safety concern around neckwear, the choice mostly comes down to staff comfort and how visible the badge needs to be. For organizations weighing both options side by side, lanyards covers the broader neckwear styles available beyond mylar straps.